Liverpool will be eager to keep their EPL top-four aspirations alive when they host Manchester City in a blockbuster clash at Anfield on Sunday night (6.30pm kick-off).
The champions are currently enduring a tough campaign, sitting outside the title race and trailing log leaders Arsenal by 14 points with 14 games still to play this season. As such, their primary target is qualification for the UEFA Champions League next season.
City, meanwhile, are second in the standings with 47 points, six behind the Gunners. They will visit the Reds knowing full well that they cannot afford to drop points if they are to apply pressure on the log leaders.
Recent Form
Liverpool (last five EPL games): D–D–D–L–W
City (last five EPL games): D–D–L–W–D
Injuries
Liverpool:
- Conor Bradley (knee)
- Giovanni Leoni (knee)
- Alexander Isak (calf)
- Jeremie Frimpong (thigh)
- Joe Gomez (groin)
City:
- Joško Gvardiol (calf)
- Mateo Kovačić (ankle)
- John Stones (thigh)
- Jeremy Doku (calf)
- Bernardo Silva (thigh)
- Sávio Moreira de Oliveira (thigh)
Key Players To Watch
Liverpool – Hugo Ekitike
The Frenchman has been the Reds’ livewire up front, scoring 10 goals and registering two assists in the league. He will need to inspire his side to victory against City as they continue their push up the log.
City – Rayan Cherki
Blessed with skill and flair, Cherki has lit up the EPL since his arrival in the summer. As the Cityzens continue their pursuit of Arsenal in the title race, he will know that matches against Liverpool are where his skillset must truly come to the fore.
Head-To-Head Record (Epl)
Games played: 51
Liverpool wins: 21
City wins: 12
Draws: 18
Predicted Line-Ups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
City (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, Aké; Rodri; Semenyo, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki; Haaland
Disclaimer: The above line-ups are predictions and may not reflect the official team sheets, which are usually released closer to kick-off.
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